Topic: Kale

Jonathan Staples is knighted as Sir John Knight of the Compiled Code, requesting Pepsid and Pepto Bismol for the roundtable. Spencer Whitney celebrates his 40th birthday and requests the "Have More Kale" and "That's True" jingles. Brock Reinhold and Franny Knudsen also contribute, with Franny's husband being knighted as Peter the Viking Hunk.

Sir Tooth Fairy from Indiana requests the "Detective Dookie" and "Pigs in Human Clothing" jingles. He asks the hosts to consider bringing the show back if another "scamdemic" occurs in the future. He also praises guest host Rob Dew for his contributions to the show's final run.

A donation from Andrew Snyder leads to a discussion about the health benefits of kale and the importance of podcasting as a historical innovation. The segment includes a cross-promotion for the Tacoma Language Academy's Spanish placement quiz and Linda Lou Patkin’s resume service, Image Makers Inc. The hosts emphasize the value of being bilingual in states like California and Texas.

The White House is preparing for a September conference on nutrition based on the "Food Compass" profiling system from Tufts University. The system has drawn ridicule for ranking Frosted Mini-Wheats and chocolate-covered almonds higher than ground beef, eggs, and cheddar cheese.

Sir Anthony Seven of Hamilton County, Indiana, donated in memory of a segment regarding kale. Another producer, Ruth Durkin, promoted her photography website, NoAgendaPhotos.com, which features images from Antarctica and the Falkland Islands. She offered a discount code for listeners, with a portion of the proceeds returning to the show, exemplifying the Value for Value model in practice.

Joseph Mercola requested the removal of his website content from Archive.org following a warning letter from the FDA regarding product claims. Mark Graham, director of the Wayback Machine, clarified that the archive only removes content at the request of copyright holders. The organization is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary with projects including a massive archive of 78rpm records.

A CNN segment on heart health featured multiple individuals attributing their recovery or health status to eating kale. One marathon runner expressed shock at having a heart attack despite a diet rich in kale and regular exercise. The hosts mock the segment as a "shameless" promotion by the kale industry amidst rising reports of myocarditis.

Producer Robert Conte shares his success in landing a job at a vertical farm in the San Francisco Bay Area. He discusses the production of aeroponic kale and mentions his boss's opinions on local food culture, including the nickname "Gross Out" for the Grocery Outlet supermarket chain.

LG showcased an indoor vegetable cultivation machine at CES that allows users to grow greens like kale and basil inside a refrigerator-like unit. The hosts criticize the product as unnecessary and mock the repetitive "okay" verbal tic of the reporter. They suggest the device would be more popular if marketed for growing cannabis, jokingly naming it the "Weederator."

Alexa Delgado and Julian Robbins are knighted after reaching the $1,000 donation threshold. Their ceremony includes requests for "vignettes and beignets" (French donuts) and "mayonnaise and kale." The hosts joke about their "exit strategy" involving reverse mortgages and thank the couple for their years of support.

A personal account of a "date night" cooking class at Sur La Table involves learning to prepare creme brulee, popovers, and a creamy kale dish with shallots. The instruction included specific techniques for dicing shallots and searing meat in a cast-iron skillet. The experience is described as a birthday gift that combined culinary education with social interaction and wine.

Liberal supporters are expressing extreme concern over the health of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, leading to a "keep her alive" meme. Social media users have been jokingly urging her to eat kale and avoid slippery ice to ensure she remains on the bench during the Trump administration.

The "put an egg on it" food trend is identified as a coordinated promotion by the Egg Council, similar to the PR campaign that turned kale into a staple for foodies. Kale is described as "depression food" that only tastes good when prepared with fat or bacon.

A collaboration between TED and NPR features Dr. Terry Wahls promoting the nutritional benefits of kale, claiming it has the "most nutrition per calorie of any plant." The hosts mock the "NGO status" of TED and the aggressive marketing of kale. They play a repetitive "You will obey" remix to satirize the perceived programming of the public to consume the leafy green.

Kale Nelson from the Ham Radio 360 podcast sends a beanie to the show as a "value for value" gift. The hosts joke about the utility of a beanie in California versus its necessity during long operating nights in an Airstream trailer.

A segment from NPR's "Science Friday" explains the science behind "massaging" kale to make it tender. The process releases enzymes that interact with sulfur compounds, creating a bitter flavor. The hosts mock the trend, questioning why anyone would eat the vegetable.

During the donor thank-you segment, a producer shares a report from a urologist claiming that the "superfood" kale is contributing to a rise in kidney stones among millennials. This leads to a personal anecdote about a painful kidney stone experience in China. The segment also includes a guide to the correct pronunciation of Australian cities like Melbourne and Cairns.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak acknowledge high-tier donors for the 800th episode, including several $800 contributions. Curry jokingly announces the registration of the domain VapeYourKale.com as a potential business idea for healthy e-juice. The segment includes "karma" reads for producers and various soundboard jingles requested by the contributors.

A critique of the "superfood" industry focuses on the 2016 trends emerging from fancy food shows. The list includes "waste-based food," popularized by New York chef Dan Barber, which utilizes vegetable pulp and scraps, as well as the rising popularity of kelp as a sustainable seaweed option.

The hosts discuss the cultural surge of kale, referencing a scene from the third season of "Orange Is The New Black" where inmates discuss planting it. They characterize the popularity of kale as one of the greatest marketing promotions in the history of vegetables. One host notes that kale was traditionally used only as a garnish on deli platters.